About this course

Learning Objectives

• Describe the core theoretical models of clinical supervision — developmental, discrimination, and integrative — and their application to counselor development.
• Identify the ethical and legal responsibilities of the clinical supervisor, including duty to warn/protect, informed consent, and vicarious liability
• Differentiate between the supervisory functions of teaching, counseling, and consulting, and apply strategies for each within a supervision session.
• Apply best-practice techniques for delivering corrective feedback that supports the supervisory relationship and reduces defensiveness.
• Evaluate supervisee developmental stages and select interventions matched to a supervisee's current level of competence and autonomy

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Dr. Patricia G. Bradford

  Assistant Professor, University of North Georgia

  Dr. Patricia G. Bradford, LPC, NCC, ACS is a counselor educator and counselor with a specialization in addiction treatment, primarily in residential treatment settings. Currently engaged in private practice, Dr. Bradford focuses on counseling individuals with personality and mood-related disorders.

  Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Bradford earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from the University of Wyoming. Her research interests prominently include multicultural considerations within the field of counseling, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy and increase advocacy efforts across diverse cultural contexts.

  With a commitment to both clinical excellence and scholarly inquiry in the field of counseling, Dr. Bradford actively contributes to the advancement of counseling education and practice through publications, workshops, and community engagement efforts. She is dedicated to fostering inclusive and effective therapeutic environments that promote holistic well-being and resilience.

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